Create a 3-5-page submission in which you develop a PICO(T) question for a specific care issue and evaluate the evidence you locate, which could help to answer the question.
The resources below explore the PICO(T) process:
- Abbade, L. P. F., Wang, M., Sriganesh, K., Jin, Y., Mbuagbaw, L., Thabane, L. (2017). randomized controlled trials of venous ulcer disease is suboptimal: A systematic survey|http://library.capella.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true%20db=ccm%20AN=127491157%20site=ehost-live%20scope=site|library.capella.edu|/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true%20db=ccm%20AN=127491157%20site=ehost-live%20scope=site” rel=”noopener”>The framing of research questions using the PICOT format in randomized controlled trials of venous ulcer disease is suboptimal: A systematic survey. Wound Repair Regeneration, 25(5), 892–900.
- This article presents a study that examined the use of PICO(T) questions to locate evidence related to specific types of resources and research.
- Ho, G. J., Liew, S. M., Ng, C., Shunmugam, R., Glasziou, P. (2016). org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0167170″ target=”_blank” title=”Select this link to launch this material in a new window.” rel=”noopener”>Development of a search strategy for an evidence based retrieval service. PLoS One, 11(12), 1–14. Retrieved from https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.13…
- This article presents a study comparing the use of PICO(T) questions in a literature search to other search strategies.
- If you choose not to use a problem from your practice experience as the basis of this assessment, consider reviewing the following case studies:
- National League for Nursing. (n.d.). Unfolding cases: Advancing care excellence for persons with disabilities. Retrieved from http://www.nln.org/professional-development-progra…
- National League for Nursing. (n.d.). Unfolding cases: Advancing care excellence for seniors. Retrieved from http://www.nln.org/professional-development-progra…
- The resources below explore communicating research:
- Joyce, M. (2015). Using narrative in nursing research. Nursing Standard (2014+), 29(38), 36–41.
- This article discusses the value of using narrative (that is, story-telling) to improve communication of qualitative research.
- Timmins, F. (2015). Disseminating nursing research. Nursing Standard (2014+), 29(48), 34–39.
- This article discusses barriers related to nurses sharing and communicating their research, and strategies to overcome those barriers.
- Explains the relevance of the findings from chosen sources of evidence to making decision related to a PICO(T) question. Notes which findings are the most relevant or likely to lead to positive outcomes.
- Explains the findings from articles or other sources of evidence that are relevant to a PICO(T) question. Notes which sources are the most credible.
- Communicates using writing that is clear, logical, and professional, with correct grammar and spelling, using error-free, current APA style 7th Edition.
- Joyce, M. (2015). Using narrative in nursing research. Nursing Standard (2014+), 29(38), 36–41.


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